PhD position in psychology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description: Doctoral student in psychology, Uppsala University, Department of Psychology, The Division of Emotion Psychology. The advertised doctoral position is linked to Karin Brocki's research group, which mainly focuses on understanding the developmental mechanisms that contribute to individual differences in emotional and cognitive self-regulation. We investigate this mainly through longitudinal studies in which we follow children in systematic studies from infancy to middle childhood. We also investigate the link between self-regulation ability and subsequent behavioral problems, especially in relation to ADHD and its comorbid conditions. The doctoral student will primarily work within the EFFECT project, which aims to map the developmental mechanisms behind typical and atypical self-regulation ability and the importance of environmental and genetic factors in an innovative multidisciplinary approach. The project is based on three sub-studies that incorporate methods from classical developmental psychology, neuropsychology (fMRI) and genetics in a longitudinal design where cohorts with high and low risk of ADHD are followed over important development periods. The project will generate new knowledge of theoretical and clinical relevance on risk and protective factors for atypical / typical development of self-regulation ability.

The project is led by prof. Karin Brocki, who will also be the main supervisor for the doctoral project. It is expected of the doctoral student to formulate their own research questions within the EFFECT project. Particular merit is previous experience of working with children and their parents in research projects in psychology or in clinical activities. It is of the utmost importance that the applicant is used to independent work, has good organizational ability and is goal oriented.

The doctoral student will primarily engage in research. Other work at the Department such as teaching and administration can optionally be included (max 20%). The successful applicant will be supported by an employment as a PhD for 4 full years.

To qualify for a doctoral position in Psychology at Uppsala University, the applicant must have a master´s degree either including or in addition a minimum of 90 Swedish study credits in psychology. Applicants who have obtained qualifications equivalent or comparable to the criteria described above abroad are also eligible to apply. For more information concerning the requirements: https://psyk.uu.se/admissions/phd-studies

For this specific position, the applicant should be able to speak good Swedish.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1.

The application must be written in Swedish or English and contain following documents:

• Application for admission to postgraduate studies: https://psyk.uu.se/digitalAssets/499/c_499876-l_1-k_ansokan_forskarniva_eng-2020-01-22.pdf
• Attested degree certificate/s that confirms eligibility
• Record of completed courses included in your degree/s
• Contact information to academic references are desirable

For more information: http://psyk.uu.se/admissions/phd-studies/application. 

The selection will be based on an assessment of the applicant’s aptitude for successful completion of graduate studies, made by the professors at the department. For more information concerning the assessment procedure: https://psyk.uu.se/digitalAssets/499/c_499876-l_1-k_ny-antagningssprocedur-eng-version_final.pdf

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.  

Starting date: April 2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Karin Brocki, karin.brocki@psyk.uu.se

Please submit your application by February 26, 2020. UFV-PA 2020/441.

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